Autistic Miss America contestant looks to make history

Alexis Wineman will attempt to make even more history when she tries to win Saturday’s Miss America pageant as the first autistic winner. She is already the first autistic contestant in the pageant’s storied history according to the Huffington Post .

The 18-year-old from Montana native was originally diagnosed with pervasive developmental disorder and borderline Asperger’s syndrome when she was 11-years old. In her official video she vows to help spread awareness about autism.

Wineman also spoke to TIME about beauty pageants, her condition and what she likes to watch on TV.